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☆ FIFPRO assisting Nigeria women's team in pay dispute with federation
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Nigeria reached the knockout stages at the World Cup where they were eventually eliminated by England on penalties after a 0-0 draw in their last-16 match on Monday. "FIFPRO can confirm it is assisting players in a disagreement with the Nigeria Football Federation concerning bonus payments, camp allowances and expenses, some of which date back to 2021," it said in a statement. "During the World Cup, the players expressed the desire to remain focused on their performance without making public statements or facing other distractions. "However, the Super Falcons believe that it is now time for the Nigeria Football Federation to honour their commitments and pay the outstanding amounts." "The team is extremely frustrated that they have had to pursue the Nigeria Football Federation for these payments before and during the tournament and may have to continue doing so afterwards," FIFPRO added.

Persons: Dan Peled, Randy Waldrum, Waldrum, FIFPRO, Ifeoma Onumonu, Rohith Nair, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, Brisbane Football, Nigerian, England, Nigeria Football Federation, Super Falcons, Reuters, Africa, Nations, Guardian, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, England, Nigeria, Brisbane, Australia, Bengaluru

☆ England Survives a Scare and Clears a Path at the Women’s World Cup
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-07 | by ( Joshua Robinson | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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England is the reigning European champion and one of the hot favorites to win this year's World Cup, but it's looked a little unsteady in the opening 21 minutes. It's failed to cope with Nigeria's intensity and is lucky to still be level. The African side, the clear underdog in this fight, looks unfazed and has enjoyed all the chances so far. Nigeria's Ashleigh Plumptre has already seen a shot crash off the crossbar and England goalkeeper Mary Earps has been very busy. Is another shock on the cards tonight?

Persons: it's, It's, Nigeria's Ashleigh Plumptre, Mary Earps Organizations: England Locations: England, European

☆ Round of 16 Rolls On With England-Nigeria and Australia-Denmark
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-07 | by ( Claire Fahy | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Nigeria stunned Australia, 3-2, to reach the round of 16 — and will be looking to supply another surprise. England vs. NigeriaEngland won two of its group stage matches by a single goal, beating Haiti and Denmark by the same score, 1-0. The Nigerians have not lost since February, but have never won a knockout game in the team’s seven previous World Cup appearances. In 2019, Australia was ousted in the round of 16 by Norway in a penalty shootout. Denmark hasn’t qualified for a World Cup since 2007, and is here to make the most of it.

Persons: Sam Kerr, William West, Kerr, “, Denmark hasn’t, ”, Mackenzie Arnold Organizations: Canada, Credit, Agence France, New Zealand, England, Nigeria England, China, Australia, Denmark, Danes Locations: Australia, New, Nigeria, Haiti, Denmark, Canada, Ireland, England, Norway

☆ US women’s World Cup domination has ended. But the nation remains a global talent factory
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-07 | by ( Jessie Yeung | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

The US women’s team has been historically dominant, winning four World Cups (and four Olympic gold medals). UK-born US national team defender Antonee Robinson in action for Fulham in the Premier League on May 8, 2023. Warren Little/Getty ImagesHistory of US women’s dominanceThe civil rights law Title IX, passed in 1972, is one major reason why the US women’s team is so strong, experts say. Sarina Bolden represents the Philippines at the FIFA Women's World Cup on July 25, 2023. Haiti's Noa Ganthier holds a phone for a selfie in Brisbane Stadium, Australia, at the Women's World Cup on July 21, 2023.

Persons: Antonee Robinson, Sergiño Dest, Tim Weah, –, George Weah –, ”, Gijsbert Oonk, Warren Little, IX, Leander Schaerlaeckens, ” Schaerlaeckens, Oonk, It’s, Schaerlaeckens, “, Sarina Bolden, Catherine Ivill, Bolden, she’d, ” Noa Ganthier, I’ve, ” Danielle Etienne, Derrick Etienne, Haiti's Noa Ganthier, Dan Peled, Nigeria’s, Elkeson Organizations: CNN, Washington DC, US, Fulham, FC Barcelona, West African country’s, Sport, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Olympic Games, Premier League, Soccer, Marist College, International, Erasmus University, FIFA, Haiti, Haitian, Haiti’s men’s, men’s Locations: California, Seattle, Philippines, United States, America, Haiti, Jamaica, United Kingdom, Netherlands, US, Liberia, England, Brazil, Spain, Argentina, Europe, American, Florida, father’s, Virginia, Brisbane, Australia, Mexico, Asia, China, Vietnam

REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq/File PhotoLONDON/GDANSK, Aug 7 (Reuters) - European carriers on Monday reported disruptions and suspended flights across the African continent after Niger's junta closed its airspace on Sunday. The junta on Monday braced for a response from the West African regional bloc after ignoring its deadline to reinstate the country's ousted president or face the threat of military intervention. The disruption adds to a band of African airspace facing geopolitical disruptions including Libya and Sudan, with some flights facing up to 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) in detours. But aviation analyst James Halstead said that airlines would mostly have to find alternative routes and difficulties should be limited given the small number of African air connections. Spokespeople for Lufthansa (LHAG.DE) and Brussels Airlines said that flight times could be between one-and-a-half and three-and-a-half hours longer for rerouted flights.

Persons: Charles de, Stephanie Lecocq, FlightRadar24, James Halstead, I'm, Ilona Wissenbach, Tim Hepher, Jason Neely, Mark Potter, Conor Humphries Organizations: REUTERS, West African, Air, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, British Airways, Thomson Locations: Air France, Sudan, Djibouti, Paris, Charles de Gaulle, Roissy, France, GDANSK, Libya, detours, Europe, Africa, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Bamako, Mali, Accra, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Ethiopia, West Africa

☆ European airlines are adding up to 2 hours to flights to go around Niger after the African nation suddenly closed its airspace
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-07 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

This means airlines flying between Europe and southern Africa have to detour around the volatile nation. Carriers like British Airways and Air France are impacted, the latter adding up to two hours of flight time. Airlines like Virgin Atlantic Airways, Lufthansa, and Swiss International Airlines are also avoiding Niger. With the closure of Niger's airspace, airlines are now grappling with an even wider section of no-fly territory in north-central Africa. This map shows the African territories that European airlines cannot fly over.

Persons: —, FlightRadar24, they're Organizations: Carriers, British Airways, Air, Morning, Bloomberg, juntas, BCC, KLM, Cape Town, Airlines, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss International Airlines, Japan Airlines, Finnair Locations: Europe, Africa, Air France, South Africa, Ghana, Niger, Johannesburg, London, Mali, Burkina Faso, Burkina Faso's, Ouagadougou, Cape, Entebbe, Uganda, Accra, Lagos, Nigeria, Russia, Helsinki, Tokyo, Germany, France, Libya, Sudan

☆ Opinion: This Women’s World Cup has been unlike any other. That’s a great thing
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-07 | by ( Opinion Shaista Aziz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Since men were responsible for colonizing, I guess it’s only right that women are showing how to decolonize football at their World Cup. To that point, this World Cup has also showcased the magnificent talents of Haiti and Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz, the latter making it to the competition in part by raising money via a crowdfunder appeal. More than any other time in the history of the women’s game, this World Cup is showcasing why real and meaningful representation matters. Her stature is a huge win for Muslim women and girls who have never seen themselves represented in this way on football’s global stage. Still, the French state is forcing Muslim women to remove the hijab if they want to play the game they love.

Persons: Shaista Aziz, CNN — Shaista Aziz Shaista Aziz, “, Nouhalia Benzina, Tiffany Joseph, Joseph, … Organizations: Churchill, CNN, Brazil, Jamaican Football Federation, France, League’s Aston Villa Women’s, Villa, Joseph, Twitter, Facebook Locations: Nigeria, Republic of South Africa, Morocco, France, England, Africa, Netherlands, Haiti, Caribbean, Colombia, Panama, Philippines, Adelaide, South

☆ Wiegman relieved as England survive "intense" last-16 clash
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-07 | by ( Lori Ewing | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

"I haven't been in very many games that were so intense as this one tonight." Wiegman has spoken before about the terrific parity in this expanded 32-team World Cup that has been full of upsets. Wiegman praised her players for bouncing back quickly from the red card and withstanding a Nigerian onslaught in the dying minutes. "The players got really, really tired but we really stuck together, showed a lot of resilience. You're so tired and then you go into a penalty shootout and do so well I think is really incredible."

Persons: Chloe Kelly, Alessia Russo, Sarina Wiegman, Dan Peled BRISBANE, Lauren James, James, Michelle Alozie, I've, Wiegman, We've, Lori Ewing, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, Brisbane Football, REUTERS, England, City, England's, Germany, Super Falcons, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, England, Nigeria, Brisbane, Australia, Colombia, Jamaica

☆ England through to World Cup quarter-finals after beating Nigeria in shootout
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-07 | by ( Lori Ewing | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

BRISBANE, Aug 7 (Reuters) - England dumped Nigeria out of the Women's World Cup in a last-16 penalty shootout on Monday with Chloe Kelly scoring the decisive spot-kick, following a 0-0 draw over 120 nerve-jangling minutes. Beth England, Rachel Daly and Alex Greenwood also converted in a 4-2 shootout win for the European champions, who had a player sent off in regulation time. "You dream of playing in a World Cup when you're a kid," Earps said. England are making their sixth World Cup appearance and have their sights set on beating their best finish of third in 2015. The 40th-ranked Super Falcons bow out of their ninth World Cup in the last 16 for the second consecutive time.

Persons: Chloe Kelly, Beth England, Rachel Daly, Alex Greenwood, Kelly, Lauren James, Michelle Alozie, Nigeria's Desire Oparanozie, Alozie, James, Sarina Wiegman, Wiegman, it's, Mary Earps, Earps, Ashleigh Plumptre, Daly, Rasheedat Ajibade, Chiamaka Nnadozie, England, Asisat Oshoala, Lori Ewing, Hugh Lawson, Christian Organizations: BRISBANE, BBC, Brazil, Germany, Manchester City, England, Sydney, Manchester United, Falcons, Thomson Locations: England, Nigeria, Jamaica, Colombia, Lang, France

☆ France favourites but Morocco eye another odds-defying result
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

There are 67 places separating fifth-ranked France from Morocco but coach Herve Renard warned his team not to take their opponents lightly after several shocks, with holders U.S. joining former champions Norway and Germany in crashing out. Renard, who previously coached Morocco's men's team, will be up against fellow Frenchman Reynald Pedros, a former France international who has been in charge of Morocco since 2020. Colombia, who upset Germany 2-1, topped Group H to reach the last 16 for a second time. Jamaica - who lost every game on their World Cup debut in 2019 - have yet to concede, having held France and Brazil to goalless draws. Reporting by Hritika Sharma in Hyderabad Editing by Christian RadnedgeOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Carl Recine, Herve Renard, Renard, Morocco's, Frenchman Reynald Pedros, Pedros, Allyson Swaby, Lorne Donaldson, Hritika Sharma, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, Sydney Football Stadium, REUTERS, U.S, Norway, Morocco's men's, France, South, Australia, England, Panama, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Panama, France, Sydney, Australia, Adelaide, Jamaica, Colombia, Morocco, Germany, South Korea, Denmark, Melbourne, Nigeria, Brazil, Hyderabad

☆ Women’s World Cup roundup: Australia blanks Denmark to advance
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/5] Soccer Football - FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Round of 16 - Australia v Denmark - Stadium Australia, Sydney, Australia - August 7, 2023 Australia's Hayley Raso celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Carl Recine TPX IMAGES OF THE DAYAugust 7 - Caitlin Ford and Hayley Raso scored and team captain Sam Kerr made her triumphant Women's World Cup debut in Australia's 2-0 win over Denmark at Stadium Australia on Monday. Ford tallied in the 29th minute and Raso scored in the 70th to put the match away. --England 1, Nigeria 0 (PK)England took the penalty kicks 4-2 to defeat Nigeria and advance to the quarterfinals. Beth England, Rachel Daly and Alex Greenwood converted on PKs before Chloe Kelly delivered the winning tally for England. England survived extra time playing with just 10 women after top scorer Lauren James was issued a red card in the 87th minute.

Persons: Hayley Raso, Carl Recine, Caitlin Ford, Sam Kerr, Denmark's, Ford, Raso, Kerr, Beth England, Rachel Daly, Alex Greenwood, Chloe Kelly, Lauren James, James, Michelle Alonzi Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, Stadium, REUTERS, Denmark, Stadium Australia, ., WWC, England, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Australia, Denmark, Stadium Australia, Sydney, France, Morocco, Brisbane, Nigeria, England, Jamaica, Colombia

☆ Nigeria go home with heads held high after agonising exit
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Through the competition they made a mockery of their world ranking of 40 with a blend of pace, power and organisation. "They've been fantastic the whole tournament," coach Randy Waldrum told reporters after the England loss. I want to stay with this team and continue working towards the Olympics (next year). For now, Nigeria should be lauded for the quality they produced on the field and the potential they have to go further with this squad. "We don't want to take the success now and not continue to move forward when we get back to Nigeria," Waldrum said.

Persons: Randy Waldrum, we've, We've, Waldrum, Nick Said, Christian Radnedge Organizations: England, Super Falcons, Nigeria football, Olympics, Thomson Locations: Nigeria, Brisbane, England, Australia, Ireland

☆ Nigeria coach Waldrum says last-16 win over England would be 'huge'
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-06 | by ( Lori Ewing | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

"It would be a huge win," Waldrum told reporters on Sunday, a day ahead of Nigeria's last-16 match with the Lionesses. Nigeria are playing in their ninth World Cup, their top finish being a quarter-final appearance in 1999. "I have watched, just like you all have, this World Cup unfold and seen some of the story lines that are out there, with teams that are successful," Waldrum, an American, said. Nigerian striker Desire Oparanozie could make her first World Cup appearance on Monday after picking up an injury in training. Waldrum said Oparanozie's status is undetermined, but "the good thing is she's now available."

Persons: Randy Waldrum, Waldrum, we've, Desire Oparanozie, Lori Ewing, Tom Hogue Organizations: BRISBANE, Nigeria breezed, England, Down, Canada, Australia, Super Falcons, African, of Nations, Sunday, Thomson Locations: Nigeria, Nigeria's, Ireland, South Africa, Netherlands, Morocco, Africa

☆ Kerr expected to return as Australia brace for Denmark test
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Australia's place in the tournament was on the line in their final group game against Olympic champions Canada, and they stepped up to win 4-0 and top Group B. Caitlin Foord said Australia will need that same intensity against Denmark. "That (Canada) game was do or die for us and this is the exact same," Foord said. "We need to bring everything that we brought to the Canada game to put us in the best spot to get the result we need to move forward." Australia have played Denmark twice since coach Tony Gustavsson took charge, losing 3-2 in 2021 and winning 3-1 last year. "We're going to have our own party if we succeed in ruining a party, and that part is fine by me," Denmark coach Lars Sondergaard said.

Persons: Sam Kerr, Kerr, Caitlin Foord, Foord, We'll, Tony Gustavsson, Danes, Lars Sondergaard, Keira Walsh, Randy Waldrum, Hritika Sharma, Ed Osmond Organizations: SYDNEY, Star, Ireland, Olympic, Canada, Denmark, England, Thomson Locations: Australia's, Denmark, Sydney, France, Morocco, Australia, Canada, Brisbane, Nigeria, Hyderabad

☆ How to watch England, Nigeria, Australia and Denmark for a place in Women's World Cup quarterfinals
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-06 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —With two of the quarterfinals already decided, attention now turns towards the other half of the draw where, on Monday, the fates of England, Nigeria, Australia and Denmark will be determined. And can host nation Australia build on its emphatic victory against Canada, after it was unexpectedly defeated by Nigeria? How to watchIn the US, matches will air on your local Fox channel – England will face Nigeria at 3:30am ET before Australia play Denmark at 6:30am ET. “Honestly, I respect every player on the England team but we have a lot of quality on our team and a lot of talent that poses threats. Elsa/FIFA/Getty ImagesDenmark will be seeking a first ever victory in a Women’s World Cup knockout match while Australia will be hoping to match its best ever performance at a World Cup and reach the quarterfinals.

Persons: Lauren James, Sarina Wiegman, Keira Walsh, Ajibade, Bradley Kanaris, it’s, ”, I’m, Sam Kerr, “, Steph Catley, Elsa, Lars Sondergaard Organizations: CNN, England, Canada, Fox, Australia, Denmark, Fox Sports, Telemundo, Peacock, Seven Network, Optus Sport, BBC, ITV, FIFA, Nigeria, Haiti, Olympic, Getty Locations: England, Nigeria, Australia, Denmark, United Kingdom, China, Canada

☆ England midfielder Walsh joins squad for training on eve of Nigeria game
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

BRISBANE, Aug 6 (Reuters) - England midfielder Keira Walsh trained on Sunday with the European champions on the eve of the Lionesses' last-16 game against Nigeria, her first time to participate in training since suffering a knee injury on July 28. Walsh left the pitch on a stretcher with what looked like a serious injury during England's 1-0 win over Denmark on July 28, and sat out their 6-1 rout of China to cap the group stage. The team announced a day later that Walsh had not suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament, but it is still not known when she will be able to play. England won all three of their group games at the World Cup to finish atop Group D.Walsh is considered on the world's top midfielders, signing a three-year deal with Barcelona last September for a world-record fee of around 350,000 pounds ($401,170). Reporting by Lori Ewing; Editing by Tom HogueOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Keira Walsh, Walsh, Lori Ewing, Tom Hogue Organizations: BRISBANE, Nigeria, England's, Denmark, England, Barcelona, Thomson Locations: England, China

Women's World Cup live streams are plenteous now that the round of 16 is finally here. How to watch USA vs. Sweden free live stream from anywhereWhile various countries offer free Women's World Cup live streams (more options are popping up with the round of 16 and heading into finals brackets), most only provide them for select games. ITVX will stream USA vs. Sweden online for free for everyone. How to watch USA vs. Sweden Women's World Cup with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't have one. How to watch USA vs. Sweden live streams in the USAFox and Fox Sports 1 have the English language streaming and broadcast rights to the US Women's World Cup live streams.

Persons: Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, ExpressVPN, Peacock Organizations: USA, Fox, US Women's, USA Fox, Fox Sports, Telemundo, FIFA, FOX, BBC Locations: Sweden, USA, England, Nigeria, BBC Australia, Denmark, Colombia, Jamaica, ITVX France, Morocco

☆ England's Wiegman last female head coach remaining at Women's World Cup
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-06 | by ( Lori Ewing | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

BRISBANE, Aug 6 (Reuters) - England's Sarina Wiegman is the lone female head coach remaining at the Women's World Cup after the elimination of South Africa on Sunday, which could bode well for the Lionesses Down Under if history has a hand in it. Twelve of the World Cup's 32 head coaches were women, including Desiree Ellis, whose Banyana Banyana were ousted in a 2-0 loss to the Netherlands in the round of 16. Since 2000, all but one of the major women's football tournaments – the Women's World Cup, Women's Euros and the Olympics – have been won by female-coached teams, according to the Female Coaching Network. Norio Sasaki, the man who coached Japan to World Cup gold in 2011, is the sole exception. Wiegman, whose European champions play Nigeria in the round of 16 on Monday, took over as Lionesses head coach in September 2021, and her squad went on a 30-game unbeaten streak that included just five draws.

Persons: bode, Desiree Ellis, Banyana, Norio Sasaki, Wiegman, Inka, Lori Ewing, William Mallard Organizations: BRISBANE, Olympics, Female, Japan, Nigeria, Thomson Locations: Africa, Netherlands, Australia, England, Spain

☆ Niger’s coup leader faces a deadline to cede power. Will military action come next?
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-06 | by ( Stephanie Busari | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —The leaders of a coup in Niger are digging in their heels as they face a looming deadline from neighbors to give up power or face possible military action. President Bazoum’s election win in 2021 marked a relatively peaceful transfer of power, capping years of military coups following Niger’s independence from France in 1960. ECOWAS has shown a willingness to take action in cases where leaders refuse to relinquish power or when political crises escalate. The US and France consider Niger a critical ally and both countries have military bases in Niger. That kind of sentiment suggests that even if the stated goal is to restore democracy, a military intervention may not be welcomed across the country.

Persons: Mohamed Bazoum, “, Bazoum’s, Bazoum, Abdourahamane Tiani, Bola Tinubu, Tinubu, Security Abdel, Fatau Musah, Oluseyi, ” Adetayo, Jammeh, Nigeriens, Russia, Wagner, ” Ali Sounama Organizations: CNN, Regional, Economic, West African States, Nigerien, The Washington Post, ECOWAS, Local, Political Affairs, Peace, Security Locations: Niger, Sahel, Mali, Burkina Faso, France, Nigeria, Senegal, Bazoum, Gambia, Sierra Leone, Liberia, West Africa, Niamey, Nigerien

☆ Niger: As critical deadline for military coup expires, the country's airspace closes due to 'threat of intervention'
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-06 | by ( Josh Pennington | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Niger’s airspace closed on Sunday, the day imposed as a deadline by a group of African countries for Nigerien military coup leaders to release power and reinstate the country’s democratically-elected president. As that deadline expired, Niger’s airspace closed due to “the threat of intervention from neighboring countries,” according to a video statement by Nigerien coup leader Colonel Major Amadou Abdramane. The military coup in Niger was launched late July. But outside Niger, the coup leaders’ actions were quickly condemned by the United States and some Western nations, as well as group of western African countries, which threatened force. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a regional bloc, warned that if the military junta does not stand down, it could face possible military intervention and gave coup leaders until Sunday to cede power.

Persons: Major Amadou Abdramane, Mohamed Bazoum, “, ”, Abdel, Fatau Musah Organizations: CNN, Nigerien, West African States, ECOWAS, European Union, Political Affairs, Peace, Security Locations: Niger, United States, France, Niamey, Niger’s, Nigeria

☆ World Bank to help fund 1,000 mini solar power grids in Nigeria
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] A technician works on solar power panels at the Atlantic Shrimpers farm in Badagry, Lagos, Nigeria July 5, 2022. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja/File PhotoABUJA, Aug 5 (Reuters) - The World Bank is aiming to help fund construction of 1,000 mini solar power grids in Africa's biggest economy Nigeria in partnership with the government and private sector, the lender's president Ajay Banga said on Saturday. Mini grids, made up of small-scale electricity generating units, typically range in a size from a few kilowatts to up to 10 MW, enough to power some 200 households. "Now the idea is not for the World Bank to be the only person putting the money. World Bank data shows that in sub-Saharan Africa, 568 million people still lack access to electricity.

Persons: Temilade, Ajay Banga, Banga, Abraham Achirga, MacDonald Dzirutwe, Jan Harvey Organizations: REUTERS, Bank, World Bank, Thomson Locations: Badagry, Lagos, Nigeria, ABUJA, Abuja, Banga, Saharan Africa, Africa

☆ Niger's ousted prime minister hopes talks can end military coup
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

[1/5] Niger's Prime Minister Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou speaks about the situation in Niger during an exclusive interview with Reuters, in Paris, France, August 5, 2023. Niger's military takeover, the seventh in West and Central Africa in three years, has rocked the western Sahel region, one of the poorest in the world, which has strategic significance to global powers. Still, as the deadline loomed, Bazoum's Prime Minister Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou believed a last-minute intervention was possible, he said in an interview in Paris. France said on Saturday it will support efforts to overturn the coup, without specifying whether its backing would entail military assistance for an ECOWAS intervention. Niger's neighbours Mali and Burkina Faso, where military juntas have also seized power in recent years, said they would support Niger in the event of military intervention.

Persons: Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou, Stephanie Lecocq, Niger's, Mohamed Bazoum, Mahamadou, Bazoum, General Abdourahamane Tiani, Abdel, Fatau Musah, Mahamadou shrugged, Julitte Jabkhiro, Michel Rose, Clotaire Achi, Louise Dalmasso, Edward McAllister, Jan Harvey Organizations: Niger's, Reuters, REUTERS, Economic, West African States, ECOWAS, Sunday, Bazoum's, Thomson Locations: Niger, Paris, France, Stephanie Lecocq NIAMEY, West, Central Africa, Niamey, Rome, China, Europe, Russia, Nigeria's, Abuja, Mali, Burkina Faso

CNN —France said it backs efforts by members of an African regional bloc to thwart the coup in Niger, as the clock ticks closer to a deadline for the new military junta to stand down or face possible military intervention. “The future of Niger and the stability of the entire region are at stake,” the French Foreign Ministry said in a statement. ECOWAS defense chiefs met in Nigeria this week to organize a collective response to the coup and plan a potential military response, which they say is a last resort. “We are determined to stop it, but ECOWAS is not going to tell the coup plotters when and where we are going to strike. “While this coup attempt is a tragedy for Nigeriens, its success would have devastating consequences far beyond our borders.”

Persons: CNN —, Mohamed Bazoum, ”, Security Abdel, Fatau, “, ” Bazoum Organizations: CNN, French Foreign Ministry, Economic, West African States, Political Affairs, Peace, Security, Washington Locations: CNN — France, Niger, Nigeria, ”, Niamey, Niger’s, ” France, France, United States

☆ Nigeria's Oshoala poses biggest threat to England, says Carney
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON, Aug 5 (Reuters) - England must beware of Nigeria striker Asisat Oshoala when they face the African nation for a place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Brisbane on Monday, according to Karen Carney. The former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder who was capped 144 times by England, believes England have hit form at just the right time but says Nigeria should not be taken lightly. "She is a top quality striker who is more than capable of pulling something out of the bag," Carney said in an interview with Powerleague. "Despite how good England were against China, Nigeria are a top nation that will cause us problems. They have a world class striker and individual players that will be difficult for us.

Persons: Asisat Oshoala, Karen Carney, Oshoala, Carney, Powerleague, Lauren James, James, She's, Keira Walsh, Martyn Herman, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Arsenal, Chelsea, Haiti, Oshoala's Barcelona, China, England, Thomson Locations: England, Nigeria, Brisbane, Australia, China, Denmark

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